Champion 4000 has not been run in 30 days. Very cold here and will not start. Stablizer has always been mixed in with the fuel. Approx. 3 years old.
11075
On mine the auto choke does not stay on long enough so I have to manually choke it by holding the lever over and will usually start
11076
I suggest draining and replacing with fresh fuel. Replace the spark plug and air filter. Check the oil level to ensure it is not a low oil shut down. Drain and replace oil if it is dark. Try restart. I take mine to a service dealer for a complete check up every year. The cost is usually less than $60. Starts everytime.
641914
Given the two responses already provided, I would tend to suggest those are accurate. I suspect potential freezing, or extreme heat would shorten shelf life, but do not see any 'expiration' date on the two in my shop. We tend to go through fuel both 2 and 4 cycle needs well within the 12 month 'maximum storage' for fuel with the 20 gallon packaging, so it is something of a moot point for us regarding shelf life of open stabilizer. Between chain saws, blowers, weedeaters, chippers, and generator(s), 20 gallons on the farm only lasts a few months at best, depending on power outages.
348916
On occasion have found tank dried out. I usually mix 25:1 with next octane level up (may or may not help). Mine will not start unless the trigger throttle is in the start, or preset position, and only start lying on the ground, one foot on the handle bar, and usually two pulls, then choke mid range, and third pull gets it. Will admit sometimes needs a few more pulls, but always starts this way. Never been able to start it standing up.Have mine 3 years now, farm use.
1078119
I use the cheapest (and lowest octane) gas I can find these days. I do however use Marine Grade StaBil in every refill I get from the station. Any of the StaBil gas additives will work, but the Husgvarna rep told me that the Marine Grade would hold up much better. I leave gas in the cans and even in the equipment ( mowers, blowers, edgers, etc.) while stored for the winter and the StaBil holds the gas over quite well. For equipment that I use in the late fall and winter (the blower) I use whatever gas treatment for moister removal that the local Advance Auto has on sale (same stuff I use in my automobiles). Hope this helps. I use the cheapest (and lowest octane) gas I can find these days. I do however use Marine Grade StaBil in every refill I get from the station. Any of the StaBil gas additives will work, but the Husgvarna rep told me that the Marine Grade would hold up much better. I leave gas in the cans and even in the equipment ( mowers, blowers, edgers, etc.) while stored for the winter and the StaBil holds the gas over quite well. For equipment that I use in the late fall and winter (the blower) I use whatever gas treatment for moister removal that the local Advance Auto has on sale (same stuff I use in... » Read More I use the cheapest (and lowest octane) gas I can find these days. I do however use Marine Grade StaBil in every refill I get from the station. Any of the StaBil gas additives will work, but the Husgvarna rep told me that the Marine Grade would hold up much better. I leave gas in the cans and even in the equipment ( mowers, blowers, edgers, etc.) while stored for the winter and the StaBil holds the gas over quite well. For equipment that I use in the late fall and winter (the blower) I use whatever gas treatment for moister removal that the local Advance Auto has on sale (same stuff I use in my automobiles). Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have only had mine since this january (2014) and it still has a stong flame . I have heard that it will hold the fuel for some time from other buyers of this product.
2266226
I had that problem at first. Then I discovered that I was setting the fuel supply to rich. By just barely cracking the fuel valve open--mine start just fine. Between me and my friends, we have about ten of these in operation at this time.
2198071
I had the same issue with my friends Storm Dimension it was 8 years old and had 200 or 300 games on it. It doesn't mean it's not working. Did you smell what anything similar to a bowling alley. my kitchen is where I run mine and it smelled like a bowling alley when I ran the Storm Dimension through it. I could not see the oil like my brand new Track LX. I took a look at it every 30 to 40 minutes and I notices small patches of oil on areas of the ball. My guess is the oils was coming out very slowly, giving it time to evaporate from the heat. REMEMBER THIS Device Really A Food dehydrator so, it is not unlikely for it to dry out the oil after it is extracted. I also, believe it depends on the type of cover-stock your ball uses. My Track is like a sponge from my research and will stop hooking after 30 games. When I run that one through it gives me up to a tablespoon of oil in bottom tray and ball is completely greased over. Your Cover Stock is a Hybrid. I am not familiar with that type. if it is designed to soak up oil or not. Also, I ran my friends 200-300 game ball at 165 degrees and rotated it every 45 min on a timer for 4 hours. A difference I see is your ball has Hybrid Cover stock. my Track LX has reactive resin. I would suggest running it a lot longer and at the highest temperature. The best way to tell if it is working is 1. You will smell the oil coming out 2. take it to the lanes and throw it, You will feel the difference if it worked on the ball. BTW the Storm Dimension I just did (4 plus hours) that had over 300 games on it. I just gave it back to him and last night he went spare, spare, and the next 10 in a row for 275. His best game in 4 or years or so. Please let me know how it works out for you.
1749319
Tony, I take mine up to 100/105 plenty gas left over. I am sure you can do it. It is so controllable that it doesn't freeze immediately. I tossed my frame pumps.
798786
hey John, I have been using this stuff for a while now. I haven';t had gas longer than 3 months in a container and it works fine. the label states that it keep fuel fresh for up to 1 year however I assume it;s the conditions that you keep the gas in. If you have the gas in crazy conditions( hot or cold) i doubt the gas will make it to a year. i would say 6 months is a safe bet.
798261
Sorry, I'm out of the loop. Just had it 4 months before I stored it for the winter.
296346
Yes! Purchased brand new and after about 2 months of usage the fuel line had turned from its pinkish color to a blackish brown and had dissolved at the tank end. I was told that the TruFuel pre-mixed stuff I was using was too potent for the fuel line so I've moved to a gas/oil mix. I purchased a new fuel line from ereplacements for about $5. Have had no problem for the last year with the new line, and use of reg. gas/oil.
1666409
Disconnect battery.... Install remote start then the immobilizer .... You might have a problem with the tack wire, if so just program it to start on the minimum number of crank time setting.... Reference in non tack starting.... Nice system....
941854
I've been using Royal Purple for all my 2 cycle needs including snow blower (Toro), Chain Saw (Poulan Professional), small tiller (Mantis) for at least a couple of years. I mix it all at 32:1 and include a fuel preservative like Castle's Highway 95. While I know some folks claim they have had problems, I've run the mixture at 90+ degrees and -10 degrees and everywhere in between. I have not had any issues. I am not particularly tied to the brand - I bought it because it was a good value and from the literature it appeared it would run well in my equipment. It has and I will continue to do so. I've been using Royal Purple for all my 2 cycle needs including snow blower (Toro), Chain Saw (Poulan Professional), small tiller (Mantis) for at least a couple of years. I mix it all at 32:1 and include a fuel preservative like Castle's Highway 95. While I know some folks claim they have had problems, I've run the mixture at 90+ degrees and -10 degrees and everywhere in between. I have not had any issues. I am not particularly tied to the brand - I bought it because it was a good value and from the literature it appeared it would run well in my equipment. It has and I will continue to do so.
68084
im sure I have because all gas here in Minnesota has some ethanol and I too also own an echo the biggest one , both are great blowers and haven't had any probs with either one the echo is 5yrs old and the Husqvarna is three. I store them with the gas in them and they start great every spring, the echo aways has started easier than the Husqvarna because it has a primer bulb but onc e the Husqvarna has been started that day it starts great
1322159
The way I have did it the last three years is, with around 1/2 tank at the station, put in the BG44, then fill the tank up. I do this ever spring after the car has been in storage through winter. Runs like a top in the spring.
1083548
Have you tried with the choke on? Carburetor might have dust - you can never be sure how long it has been on the shelf. Mine was night starting this season so I got the Carburetor cleaned in preparation for the storm.
1381956
My area is similar. I live in northern Wisconsin where the temps have been below 0 for 3 months. I kept my furnace at 58 to 60 and the heater at 72 but it never went over 55 to 60. It was cold but when propane was $5 per gallon it got me through till the price came down